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What are World Cup 2026 yellow card rules and when are totals wiped clean?With suspensions now considered ahead of the knockout stage, managers will have to consider rotation for the final round of group stage matches
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Baseball, Ella Langley concert and cowboy boots: Inside an England squad player’s different World CupDan Burn is enjoying his time with the Three Lions both on and off the training pitch, while preparing to play if called in what is likely to be...
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‘It’s different, the freedom I have’: Cody Gakpo leaves behind Liverpool struggles with World Cup showGakpo was criticised for his form at Liverpool this season but he comes alive in a Dutch shirt and delivered again on the World Cup stage as the...
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Netherlands reveal their secret weapon at the World Cup as Sweden’s true level is exposedNetherlands 5-1 Sweden : Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Dutch proved too good for Graham...
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World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and TunisiaThe Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?
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World Cup 2026 – Group E guide: Germany battle Ecuador’s golden generation as Curacao debutGermany have not progressed past the group stages since winning the World Cup in 2014
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Germany vs Ivory Coast LIVE: Julian Nagelsmann’s side seek to impress again and reach knockout roundsThe Germans can secure their spot in the last-32 with a win against Ivory Coast
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Roy Keane criticises England footballers’ wives for wearing partners’ names on shirtsRoy Keane has criticised the wives and girlfriends of England footballers for wearing shirts displaying their partners' surnames during the...
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Netherlands vs Sweden LIVE: Dutch take on high-flying Swedes in second Group F clashThe Dutch enter the contest in search of three points against a confident Swedish team managed by Graham Potter
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Ronaldinho, 46, emerges from retirement to join third-tier Italian clubThe Brazilian legend has not played professional football in 11 years
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ITV upgrades Emma Hayes’ tactics corner after sexism storm over ‘kitchen’ setITV pundit Emma Hayes received an upgrade to the set used for her tactical analysis after the kitchen-esque design initially sparked...
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Brazil have completely lost their fear factor – Carlo Ancelotti must find a new wayThe Brazil side at World Cup 2026 are a shadow of the great teams of old but boss Ancelotti is starting to nurture something workable
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